oregano
noun
oreg·a·no
ə-ˈre-gə-ˌnō 
1
: a bushy perennial mint (Origanum vulgare) with leaves that are used as a seasoning and a source of aromatic oil
called also origanum, wild marjoram
2
: any of several plants (genera Lippia and Coleus) other than oregano of the vervain or mint families
Examples of oregano in a Sentence
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.
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Add the garlic, oregano, basil, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Sprinkle with additional fresh thyme and oregano before serving.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, tomato paste, soy sauce and 1 tablespoon oregano.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Insalata Mista with red wine vinegar, frantoia olive oil and oregano follows with Pietradolce Rampante ’20.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Sprinkle with additional fresh thyme and oregano before serving.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, tomato paste, soy sauce and 1 tablespoon oregano.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Insalata Mista with red wine vinegar, frantoia olive oil and oregano follows with Pietradolce Rampante ’20.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Oregano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oregano. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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oregano
noun
oreg·a·no
ə-ˈreg-ə-ˌnō
plural oreganos
: a bushy mint with leaves used as a seasoning and a source of a fragrant oil
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